[coder543]

How are you determining "equivalent"? I don't agree with your conclusion at all.

My M2 MBA is 2.7lbs. The 14" MBP starts at 3.4lbs. That is a very noticeable 26% increase.

0.44 inches thick versus 0.61 inches thick is also noticeable.

I have a 14" MBP for work, so I have plenty of first hand experience with both devices.

The screen sizes of the relevant laptops are as follows:

    MBA (13in): 13.6 inches
    MBP (14in): 14.2 inches (+0.6in vs 13in MBA)
    MBA (15in): 15.3 inches (+1.1in vs 14in MBP)

The 13-inch and 14-inch are significantly closer in size than the 14-inch and 15-inch.

To add an additional spec for clarity, by my math the relative screen areas are as follows:

    MBA (13in):  84.36 square inches
    MBP (14in):  91.63 square inches (+8.6% vs 13in MBA)
    MBA (15in): 106.24 square inches (+16%  vs 14in MBP)

Why would the "equivalent" be the 15-inch MBA? Even though I obviously believe the 13-inch MBA is a closer match (as the specs above clearly show), the 15-inch MBA does still manage to be thinner and (barely) lighter than the 14-inch MBP, even while offering a significantly larger screen, which is impressive to be sure.

[nickpp]

The resolutions and brightness are also relevant:

    MBA (13in): 2560 by 1664 at 500 nits
    MBP (14in): 3024 by 1964 at 1000 nits
    MBA (15in): 2880 by 1864 at 500 nits

I also would compare the 14" MBP with the 15" MBA" closer weight, closer display. If price wasn't a factor, the 14" MBP wins for me.